changing primary fuel filter, raycor 110a

[Scott]

I have a raycor 110a primary fuel filter. Brass bowl. From what I can
tell, this bowl should just unscrew. However, it is mounted flush
against the bulkhead away from where I can access it. I need to
somehow step over the shaft and reach foward bencding down to get to
it. Further, there are like 3 hoses, and throttle linkage, aside from
the hoses leading from the fuel tank surrounding the bowl.

For the life of me, I can't get any leverage on the bowl with my
hands. I also tried a cheapo strap wrench to no avail. Tried turning
both ways just in case it had reverse threads or something that might
be crazy. Anybody have a situation like this, and any suggestions?
Thanks. Scott

[Max Lynn]

Scott

 

It occurs to me that the bowl probably does not unscrew.  I believe that there is a hex head bolt which extends all the way through the body of that model that clamps the bowl to the body of the filter assembly.  You just loosen the bolt and remove it, and the bowl comes off.  I think the head of the bolt is underneath the bowl, and you must put a wrench on it there to remove it.

 

Max Lynn

[Michael Chesson]

Scott,

Here is a link to the manufacturer's web site for the RACOR 110A:

http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER/menuitem.bb22d5a82bbb5b147cf26710237ad1ca/?vgnextoid=a2d9b5bbec622110VgnVCM10000032a71dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=EN&vgnextdiv=687630&vgnextcat=110A+FUEL+FILTER%2FWATER+SEPARATOR&vgnextpartno=110A&vgnextcatid=2524

On the right side of the page, you can download 2D CAD drawings of the
filter assembly.

I had the same problem as you the first time I replaced my filter; it
took me forever to get the bowl off. In the picture, there are two
bolts on the bottom of the filter housing. The silver one on the left
side is a drain plug. The brass colored bolt on the bottom center of
the bowl is part of the bowl itself. Turn this bolt and the entire
bowl assembly will unscrew. It is normal right-hand threaded. Since
you are unscrewing the bottom part of it, that means that looking down
on the assembly from above you will be rotating it clockwise. I use a
long socket wrench, and it still takes an incredible amount of force.
I thought I was going to rip it off the bulkhead the first time I
removed mine. I think the previous owner's over-zealous mechanic must
have really over-tightened it. When you put it back on, put a little
diesel fuel on the rubber o-ring to aid removal next time.

-Mike
Ohana

[Bill Jarvis]

Max and Scott,

 

I believe that the screw on that model goes down though the filter and that it is accessible on the top of the unit.

 

Bill

Thanks. Scott<BR

[Scott]

Thanks all. In my orientation, I could only see the bolt on the left
side that when I loosened drained out some fuel! Couldn't (and
probably can't) see the bottom bolt, but thanks for lettting me know!
This should make a world of difference!

[Michael Chesson]

Scott,

The bolt on top is an air vent. It will not remove the bowl. See my
earlier email......

-Mike
Ohana

[jjn...@comcast.net]

Go to the raycor web site

you can download the specs and

pictures if the unit

 

--
S/V THERESA MARIE
B331

 

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Michael Chesson <mikec...@verizon.net>

>
> Scott,
>
> The bolt on top is an air vent. It will not remove the bowl. See my
> earlier email......
>
> -Mike
> Ohana
>
>
>
> On May 12, 2008, at 1:01 PM, Scott wrote:
>
> >
> > Thanks all. In my orientation, I could only see the bolt on the left
> > side that when I loosened drained out some fuel! Couldn't (and
> > probably can't) see the bottom bolt, but thanks for lettting me know!
> > This should make a world of difference!
> >
> > On May 12, 6:52 am, "Bill Jarvis" wrote:
> >> Max and Scott,
> >>

> >> I believe that the screw on that model goes down though th e filter

[catwithhat]

I use a socket on the bottom center nut and a breaker bar and hope
not to yank it from its mounting screws. So far so good.
Axel

On May 12, 4:30 pm, jjn...@comcast.net wrote:
> Go to the raycor web site
> you can download the specs and
> pictures if the unit
>
> --
> S/V THERESA MARIE
> B331
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Michael Chesson <mikeches...@verizon.net>
>
> > Scott,
>
> > The bolt on top is an air vent. It will not remove the bowl. See my
> > earlier email......
>
> > -Mike
> > Ohana
>
> > On May 12, 2008, at 1:01 PM, Scott wrote:
>
> > > Thanks all. In my orientation, I could only see the bolt on the left
> > > side that when I loosened drained out some fuel! Couldn't (and
> > > probably can't) see the bottom bolt, but thanks for lettting me know!
> > > This should make a world of difference!
>
> > > On May 12, 6:52 am, "Bill Jarvis" wrote:
> > >> Max and Scott,
>

> > >> I believe that the screw on that model goes down though the filter

> > >> and that
> > >> it is accessible on the top of the unit.
>
> > >> Bill
>
> > >> From: Benetea...@googlegroups.com
> > >> [mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Max Lynn
> > >> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 3:28 AM
> > >> To: Benetea...@googlegroups.com
> > >> Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Re: changing primary fuel filter, raycor

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